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Georgia governor sets special election date for Scott’s seat

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday set a July 28 special election in the state’s deep blue 13th District to fill the rest of former Rep. David Scott’s term, which ends in January. Scott died last month at 80 and his daughter, Marcye Scott, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that she…

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Joe Biden Jumps Back Into Politics With High-Stakes Georgia Endorsement

Former president Joe Biden is stepping back into electoral politics, endorsing the ex-Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia governor in one of his most direct political moves since leaving the White House.

Latin Times

Habitat for Humanity is developing a new Atlanta community with help from the Carters' initiative

Two years after his death, President Jimmy Carter is still inspiring Habitat for Humanity's efforts to build more affordable housing in the U.S. Over five days in May, nearly 1,000 volunteers with the international nonprofit will finish building 24 new housing units in Atlanta

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How Apple's Wild New Thriller Struck The Balance Between Stephen King And 'Atlanta'

'Widow's Bay' takes cues from Stephen King, 'Jaws,' and 'Atlanta' — and somehow makes those disparate influences work.

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Olivia Rodrigo’s Unraveled Tour presale begins today – here’s how to get your tickets

Olivia Rodrigo has announced "The Unraveled Tour," a massive 65-date global tour that will span across North America, Europe, and the UK, serving as support for her forthcoming third studio album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love," which is slated for release on June 12. Promoted…

The Independent UK

Man says severe medical neglect at problem-plagued jail in Atlanta resulted in amputations

A Georgia man says he was traumatized by severe medical neglect at a problem-plagued jail in Atlanta

The Independent UK

Former Hawks executive Jones sentenced to over 3 years in prison for embezzling $3.7M from team

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Tennis Mailbag: Is Carlos Alcaraz’s Injury Part of a Bigger Problem Plaguing the Sport?

There has been a rash of high-profile injuries in tennis recently. Plus, Jannik Sinner could complete a career Grand Slam at Roland Garros.

Sports Illustrated

Man spent $180 on a seafood boil from Facebook Marketplace in Atlanta. Then he went completely silent: ‘That’s weird’

A man just spent $180 on a seafood boil from Facebook Marketplace, and then went completely silent while eating it, leaving viewers oddly captivated. Florida-based content creator Gabriel Rivera, who runs the popular series “Trying food off of Facebook Marketplace,” drove all the way to Georgia to pick up the…

The Mary Sue

‘Flailing’ Georgia attorney general condemned over charges for Cop City protesters

Republican Chris Carr accused of trying to revive bid for governor with indictment – ‘the last gasp of a dying man’

The Guardian - US

Atlanta man bought $180 seafood boil from Facebook. Then the bag opened: ‘My OCD could never’

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‘I thought you could only take flights at like 6 in the morning’: Man flies from Atlanta to L.A. Then he reveals the cost to fly during peak hours

If you’ve ever dragged yourself to the airport for a 6 a.m. flight and wondered, “Why does no one just fly later?” the answer might be sitting in your bank account. One traveler decided to test the theory by booking a perfectly reasonable 4 p.m. flight from Atlanta to L.A.…

The Mary Sue

How Insurance Companies Handle Car Accident Claims in Atlanta

In the immediate aftermath of a car accident, even if the incident is seemingly small, it can be a whirlwind.

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Baby on board: US woman gives birth on Delta flight

Paramedics on Atlanta-Portland flight help Ashley Blair give birth to ‘gorgeous’ Brielle Renee just before landing

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NFL draft 2026 takeaways: Rams reach, Cowboys retool and Jets add juice

The win-now Rams shocked by picking a QB and the Cowboys addressed their disastrous defense as a faster-paced first round reshaped the draft’s opening night

Sports Illustrated

A First-Round NBA Playoffs Collapse Could Signal the End of This Knicks Core

A lifeless showing against the surging Hawks exposed cracks in New York’s foundation and could accelerate sweeping changes this offseason.

The Guardian - US

NFL draft 2026: Mendoza goes No 1 as Rams surprise with move for QB Ty Simpson at No 13

The story of the first round of the 2026 NFL draft surrounded a quarterback but it wasn’t No 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza

The Independent UK

China to send giant pandas to Atlanta again

China is sending two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, the China Wildlife Conservation Association says

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Wildfires burning across Georgia and Florida destroy homes and force evacuations

Smoke drifts into Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, as air quality declines and 50 homes destroyed

The Independent UK

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires are intensifying across the southeastern U.S. They've destroyed nearly 50 homes in Georgia

The Guardian - US

Georgia congressman David Scott dies aged 80

Scott, who represented Atlanta suburbs since 2003, had qualified to run for a 12th term before his death

The Independent UK

Moment Mustang ‘driven by 18-year-old Atlanta Braves catcher’ causes fatal big rig rollover crash in Florida

This is the moment a Ford Mustang allegedly driven by an 18-year-old Atlanta Braves catcher caused a fatal rollover crash which killed a father-of-four truck driver in Florida.

The Independent UK

People flee across roof as police swoop on marijuana ‘pop-up event’ in Atlanta with 40 arrests

Forty people were arrested by Atlanta police after officers swooped on a marijuana “pop-up event” in Georgia.

The Independent UK

Navy veteran charged in series of Atlanta-area shootings dies in jail

Authorities say a man charged in a string of shootings near Atlanta that left three people dead has died in jail

The Mary Sue

Cardi B Threatens to Cancel Last Performance After A Fight With State Farm Arena Employee

Cardi B went on Instagram Live to record a conflict between her and an employee of State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The award-winning rapper threatened not to perform her last concert for the Little Miss Drama tour because of the alleged mistreatment.

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